Course Registration Guide 2019-2020 Grades 9-12

Course Registration Guide

2019-2020

Grades 9-12

Century High School John Marshall High School

Mayo High School

Name

Independent School District 535 Rochester Public Schools November 13, 2018 1 (Final 11-2018)

 Contents

Message to Students ......................................................................................................................................................3 Registration Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................................4 Grade Reporting .............................................................................................................................................................4 Requirements for High School Graduation.....................................................................................................................5 College Credit Options ..................................................................................................................................................6 Honors Program .............................................................................................................................................................8 Post High School Planning ...........................................................................................................................................10 Career Pathways ..........................................................................................................................................................12 Registration Guide Key.................................................................................................................................................14 Transcripts ....................................................................................................................................................................14 Departments

Agriculture ................................................................................................................................................................15 Business ...................................................................................................................................................................17 Computer Science and Information Technology......................................................................................................20 Economics ................................................................................................................................................................22 Engineering ..............................................................................................................................................................23 English Language Arts .............................................................................................................................................25 English Learners (EL) ..............................................................................................................................................31 Family and Consumer Sciences ..............................................................................................................................34 Fine Arts

Art ......................................................................................................................................................................37 Music.................................................................................................................................................................. 39 Health .......................................................................................................................................................................41 Health Science Careers ...........................................................................................................................................42 Industrial Technology ...............................................................................................................................................44 Mathematics ............................................................................................................................................................48 Physical Education ...................................................................................................................................................52 Reading ....................................................................................................................................................................55 Science ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Social Studies...........................................................................................................................................................61 Special Education.....................................................................................................................................................66 Teaching As A Profession ........................................................................................................................................68 World Language .......................................................................................................................................................69 Additional Educational Opportunities Credit by Assessment..............................................................................................................................................73 Health Care Youth Apprenticeship ..........................................................................................................................73 Independent Study...................................................................................................................................................73 McKinstry Engineering Apprenticeship 1 and 2.......................................................................................................73 Media Aide/Office Aide/Teacher Aide/Tutorial Assistant.........................................................................................74 Mentorship in the Community..................................................................................................................................74 Service Learning......................................................................................................................................................75 Unified Elective ........................................................................................................................................................75 Work Experience .....................................................................................................................................................75 World Language Proficiency Certificate ..................................................................................................................75 Interscholastic Sports ...................................................................................................................................................77

Rochester Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability.

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 Message to Students

The Registration Guide has been designed to assist you in planning for your next year's school program. Review carefully the course requirements for graduation; examine, as well, your interest and future plans; and then select courses that will contribute to the realization of those plans.

Time devoted to careful planning and course selection will be time well spent. We suggest that you consult with your parents/guardians and/or counselor before making these important choices.

Best wishes as you plan your future. We are all here to help you make wise decisions.

Century High School

Administration:

Mr. Chris Fogarty, Principal

328-5105

Mr. Kurt Verdoorn, Assistant Principal

328-5052

Ms. Mary Schoenbeck, Assistant Principal 328-5122

Ms. Molly Murphy, Associate Principal 328-5123

Counseling: Dr. Julie Austinson, Counselor Mr. Darren Couillard, Counselor Ms. Robin Laudenbach, Counselor Ms. Eileen Strabala-Backus, Counselor

Activities Director: Mr. Mark Kuisle

328-5140

328-5002 328-5004 328-5005 328-5003

John Marshall High School

Administration: Mr. Eric Johnson, Principal Mr. Steve Akin, Assistant Principal Ms. Angela McNeir, Assistant Principal Mr. Orieon Thurston, Associate Principal

328-5402 328-5415 328-5411 328-5412

Counseling: Ms. Amy Carstensen, Counselor Ms. Cindy Cox, Counselor Ms. Tricia Fierst, Counselor Mr. Brett Ness, Counselor

Activities Director: Mr. Brian Ihrke

328-5330

328-5344 328-5343 328-5342 328-5346

Mayo High School

Administration:

Mr. Tom Olson, Principal

328-5577

Mr. Travis Bain, Assistant Principal

328-5452

Mr. Troy Prigge, Assistant Principal

328-5494

Ms. Carrie Ekert Haakenson, Asst. Principal 328-5451

Counseling: Dr. Casie Nauman, Counselor Ms. Sara Jo Klubertanz, Counselor Ms. Michelle McCoy, Counselor Mr. Alexander Higano, Counselor

Activities Director: Mr. Jeff Whitney

328-5560

CTECH

Administration: Mr. Brandon Macrafic, Principal on Special Assignment 328-5204

328-5499 328-5497 328-5613 328-5496

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 Registration Guidelines

Students are to plan their course selections carefully with their parent/guardian and/or counselor to avoid the need for

program changes. Once the master schedule has been built, schedule/level changes will be approved on a space in

class available basis for the following reasons only:

? inappropriate placement

? failed/not taken prerequisite course

? schedule error(s)

? class imbalance

? conflicts in schedule

Do you have questions about registration, class content, or what courses you should register for? Please call, email, or stop in at the Counselors Office.

Grade Reporting

1. Students earn credit and receive grades based upon a semester.

2. Students are required to attend, each day, all classes for which they are registered, unless the course is online.

3. After a student has passed a given course, the student may not repeat that course for credit toward graduation. There are a few exceptions; please see your counselor for more information.

4. Incompletes: The student is expected to make arrangements with the instructor to determine what is needed to complete course requirements. Failure to complete the work within ten (10) school days after the end of the semester will result in the grade being changed to an "F" for the course.

5. Pass/No Credit: Students may take one elective class per semester on a "Pass/No Credit" basis. This option may encourage students to explore interests in a subject they might not otherwise take.

Students registering for courses during registration need not make a decision to take a course on a "Pass/No Credit" basis, but may select a course with that in mind. Students may pick up a "Pass/No Credit" form from the Guidance Office, present it to the teacher of the class for signature, have a parent/guardian sign it, and return it to the office within the first quarter of each semester.

All "Pass/No Credit" students in any course will meet all attendance requirements, follow all classroom procedures, take all tests, turn in all regular class work, and receive grades along with other students. Only the final grade is a "Pass/No Credit" grade. A course taken on a "Pass/No Credit" basis will not affect a student's class rank or honor roll standing. If the student passes the class, the student will receive a "P" on the report card and credit for that class.

At the end of the semester, the student still has the option of taking the class for a grade, even though the student signed up for a "Pass/No Credit." The student must inform the teacher that a grade is preferred before the final exam.

6. Weighted Grading: The Rochester School District has implemented weighted grading in addition to the traditional grading system. The traditional system will be used in determining school/district graduation recognition and scholarship awards. Either system can be used for college admission and scholarships. Both rankings will be displayed on the transcript if students take honors/AP courses. The courses that are weighted are Honors, Honors Option, and Advanced Placement. The weighted grading formula is Grade x 1.25 and grades from courses transferred from any other institution or experience outside of the full-time course load will not be weighted. (School Board Procedure 620A.1

7. Family Access: Family Access by Skyward Inc. is a secure Internet-based website that will allow parents to easily monitor many things their student does while at school. This service allows parents to view their student's attendance, grades, schedule, program, assignments, behavior incidents, and emergency information. Family Access is a free service and will be available to all parents with children enrolled in the District. In order to begin using Family Access, parents will need to register for a login and password. Please contact the student's school to request an account.

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 Requirements for High School Graduation

Required Credits

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits. This chart lists the District #535 requirements (.5 credit equals one class period for one semester).

Credit Requirements for Graduating Class of 2018 and Beyond

Course

English

Math Science (see page 55)

Social Studies

Economics Physical

Education Health

Credits

4.0 credits

English I ? 1.0 English II ? 1.0 English III ? 1.0

Speech ? 0.5 Elective ? 0.5

3.0 credits

Including Algebra II Advanced Functions

3.0 credits

Biology Option ? 1.0 Chemistry Option ? 1.0 Physics Option ? 1.0

3.0 credits

World History ?1.0 Geography ? 0.5 U.S. History ? 1.0 U.S. Government ? 0.5

0.5 credit

0.5 credit

0.5 credit

Fine Arts Electives

1.0 credit 8.5 credits

Total Credits

24.0

School Board policies may change throughout the year. School Board policy updates and changes overrule this handbook. For the most current policy statement, please check the website at , in the Superintendent's Office, or at the principal's office.

Course Suggestions

9th grade (1.0) English (1.0) World History (1.0) Intermediate

Algebra (1.0) Biology Option

10th grade (1.0) English II (1.0) U.S. History (.5) Health (1.0) Geometry (1.0) Chemistry Option

11th grade (1.0) English III (.5) Human Geography (.5) Economics (1.0) Algebra II Advanced

Functions (1.0) Physics Option

12th grade

(1.0) full credit of English IV, including speech if that requirement has not yet been met

(.5) U.S. Government

Fine arts, physical education, and speech requirements may be fulfilled at any grade level.

Courses Eligible for Fine Arts Credit

All courses listed in the Fine Arts Department (page 37-40) of the guide qualify for Fine Arts credit including the following:

Apparel/Textile Design and Construction, page 35 English: Drama, page 27 Floral Design, page 16 Global Culinary Arts, page 34

Housing and Interior Design, page 36 PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design, page 23 Television Production I, page 47 Television Production II, page 47

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